Best Mashed Potatoes
These are The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes you'll ever make and super easy too! They're loaded with butter, milk, and cream and flavored with garlic and thyme and a touch of salt and pepper!
These are The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes you’ll ever make and super easy too! They’re loaded with butter, milk, and cream and flavored with garlic and thyme and a touch of salt and pepper!
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Nothing beats a pillow of smooth Mashed Potatoes loaded with herbs and garlic flavor and topped with butter and gravy, amirite?
These Garlic Mashed Potatoes are incredibly creamy and are our go-to for topping shepherd’s pie or just as a side!
Serve up with that juicy Maple Ham for Easter or Christmas or Slow Cooker Turkey for Thanksgiving! It’s great served under Italian Beef for easy weeknights too!
Ingredients for the Best Mashed Potatoes
Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes
Minced Garlic
Fresh Thyme
Heavy Cream
Whole Milk
Unsalted Butter
Sea Salt
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste
How To Make Mashed Potatoes
How To Keep Them Warm
If you only need 15 or 30 minutes to get the rest of your meal together, simply place the mashed potatoes in a large bowl and loosely cover with plastic wrap or a clean dishcloth.
If you want to prep your Homemade Mashed Potatoes well in advance for Easter or Thanksgiving, simply put them in a slow cooker on low and stir occasionally.
Storage Instructions
Room Temperature: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 3 to 5 days.
Frozen: 10 months
Alternative Texture
I’ve always been a person who loves a few lumps but you can use this same recipe with slight adjustments and prep methods.
Fluffy Potatoes: In my opinion, Yukon Gold is the best, but for slightly fluffier results, you might want to try a starchier potato like Russet potatoes or do a 50/50 blend of the two.
Super Smooth Potatoes: Run the potatoes through a ricer, do not add to a blender or food processor, this could result in a gummy texture.
Whipped Potatoes: Transfer lightly mashed potato mixture to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on high for 4 to 5 minutes until whipped and smooth.
More Side Dish Recipes
- Cheesy Corn Casserole – Made with just 6 ingredients in just 5 mintues!
- Cranberry Sauce – Kicks the store-bought stuff to the curb once and for all!
- Corn Mac and Cheese – The ultimate comfort food side dish!
- Roasted Veggies Recipe – A delicious (and easy!) way to get your veggies in!
- Hot Honey Glazed Carrots – Mouthwatering sweet heat!
Steps
Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch pieces and place in a large pot with the minced garlic.
Add the fresh thyme sprigs to the pot with the potatoes and garlic.
Add the cream and milk, making sure the potatoes are mostly covered but some peeking above the surface is fine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and stir occasionally until the potatoes are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the heat and discard the thyme stems, use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until mostly smooth with slight lumps. Add in the butter, salt, and pepper and stir just until melted and combined.
Top with more butter, salt, and pepper, and fresh herbs as desired for serving.
Notes
- Potatoes will have some lumps.
- If you decide to add additional cream at the end, make sure it is room temperature so it doesn't cool the potatoes down.
- For super smooth potatoes, run the potatoes through a ricer.
- For whipped potatoes, transfer lightly mashed potato mixture to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on high for 4 to 5 minutes until whipped and smooth.
Nutrition
- Calories564
- Carbs33g
- Protein8g
- Fat45g
- Saturated fat28g
- Fiber5g
- Sugar1g
- Sodium653mg
Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.
